Saturday, September 24, 2011

Port Costa, founded in 1879 as the landing for the railroad ferries Solano and Contra Costa, was once one of the busiest wheat shipping ports in the nation and a thriving waterfront community.

Today it's a sleepy enclave of 190 residents, but on the weekends that number swells as visitors, especially bikers, brave the twisting, narrow country roads to get to this quirky town nestled between rolling hills and the Carquinez Strait.

Here's the beginning of the road...it narrows much more as it approaches Port Costa...

Welcome!

Walking through the small commercial district is like taking a stroll back in time. You'll see colorful vintage buildings, touches of artistry, and remnants of the glory days...

If you're in the mood for an ice cold beer after strolling around Port Costa's "downtown", be sure to stop in at the rustic Warehouse Cafe where you can choose from a large selection of brews and admire the giant stuffed polar bear that keeps a watchful eye over patrons.

Travel Anyone?

Travel, whether near or far, has always been a big part of my life. Sometimes I'm traveling with others. Usually, however, I'm on my own just tripping around my neighborhood, hometown, or surrounding communities. No matter where I go, though, I always take lots of photos using my Nikon D40 and Nikkor 18-200 mm lens or my little iPhone or iPad.

In January 2013 I was diagnosed a second time with cancer; only this time there is no cure. It's being treated as a chronic disease, so since then I've felt a sense of urgency to get out and see as much of my world as possible and take photos and record them on this blog, which I use as my "photo diary." So, enjoy my travels and resulting images and please visit again...